Protection of officers
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15.—(1) An officer is not liable in any civil or criminal proceedings for anything done or omitted to be done in the purported exercise of the powers conferred by article 11, 12, 13 or 14 if the court is satisfied that—
(a)the officer acted in good faith;
(b)there were reasonable grounds for so acting; and
(c)the officer acted with reasonable skill and care.
(2) In paragraph (1), “officer” means—
(a)a British sea-fishery officer; or
(b)a person assisting a British sea-fishery officer by virtue of—
(i)article 11(2) or 12(1)(b), or
(ii)a warrant issued under article 13.